2012 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2012 Honda Fit
To start off, both 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman and 2012 Honda Fit were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman weights approximately 78 kg more than 2012 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Fit. 2012 Honda Fit has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman | 2012 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Mini | Honda |
| Model | Cooper Clubman | Fit |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2548 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
